NewsUndocumented immigrants must watch their backsWhile members of Congress were debating immigration reform, officials at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) were busy developing their own policy towards undocumented immigrants. more> Increasing number of Indian laborers employed in raspberry farms“There are not enough reliable Canadian workers that will do this kind of work,” said Andrews, who has owned a fruit and vegetable farm for 27 years. “We have put advertisements in the paper for people to do weeding and picking.” more> Koreans ask U.S. to intercede in release of Korean hostages in Afghanistan“I hope that Koreans across the United States will join forces to influence American public opinion concerning this [hostage] situation. America must help,” said Won-ung Kim, chairman of the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Committee. more> Special FocusImmigration reform goes local |
EditorialsLatino economic power vs. mainstream stereotypesThe number of Hispanics who earn $100,000 and have a minimum of $500,000 in assets outpaced the general population eightfold. But when you turn to the media, the stories about Latinos focus only on them as victims and assailants. more> ICE crackdown hits homeMany Filipinos believe their community is immune from attacks such as those constantly happening to the Arab, South Asian and Mexican communities. So seldom they see ICE raids on the news, but that is precisely because Filipinos are afraid to speak up. more> Briefs |
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CUNY new home for Voices and Ippies Awards
The CUNY Graduate School of Journalism is proud to be the new home for Voices That Must Be Heard. Over the next few months, we will be reaching out to community and ethnic journalists to get their feedback on Voices, as we develop our plans for expanding the publication's content and audience. Stay tuned!
ReportNYCMA releases Education Fellowship 2010 anthology
NYCMANYCMA Ethnic Media Student Internship Program
Interns and director of Baruch College H.S. journalism program Katina Paron at their orientation meeting. - Photo by Jehangir Khattak.
Check out student interns' stories
NYCMA is thrilled to announce the start of our summer internship program. We are able to place high school seniors with a passion for journalism in the real world of pad and pen. Students are given a rare insight and understanding into the power and function of New York's community media and the ability to hone writing skills in preparation for a career in journalism. This program is made possible by a generous grant from an anonymous donor.
